THE Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has unveiled plans for its first golf resort in China when The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills in Haikou on the tropical island of Sanya opens in late 2015.
Developed by the Mission Hills Golf Club and managed by The Ritz-Carlton, the 201-room resort including 21 villas and a dedicated club house, is located at the heart of the Haikou Mission Hills Golf Club project which includes 10 world-class golf courses. “Our first golf resort in China marks a new chapter of growth for The Ritz-Carlton to our expanding resort portfolio in the region. Like our other world-class golf facilities around the world, we anticipate this will become a beacon for the international luxury traveller and their families,” said Hervé Humler, president and chief operating officer. The nearby city of Haikou, nicknamed the Coconut City, has reinvented itself as Hainan’s new hub for business and tourism. The Haikou district is renowned for its pristine white sand beaches and is home to China’s national sailing and windsurfing teams. Historically important sites nearby include The Temple of Five Lords, the Tomb of Hai Rui and the Xiuying Emplacement which reflect the local imperial seafaring heritage.The property designed by architects Aecom with interiors created by Hirsch Bedner Associates includes five restaurants and bars, a Ritz-Carton Spa, extensive leisure facilities including tennis courts, two swimming pools and a recreation pavilion. The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills also offers 1,480 sq m of convention and meeting spaces, creating expertly-executed meticulous events tailored to leave a lasting impression.